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S973 VWF

1998 Renault Twingo

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,553 mi
Last recorded104,553 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Renault Twingo121,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 VWF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 104,553 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 104,553 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 79,032 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 79,010 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 63,454 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 62,289 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,499 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,271 miles

service brakes just met the legal requirement

Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,993 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 58,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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S973 VWF is a 1998 Renault Twingo in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 121,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S973 VWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S973 VWF registered?

S973 VWF is a 1998 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S973 VWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S973 VWF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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